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Degree Colleges (Arts, Science, Commerce, BBA, BCA) in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 2026

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110 degree colleges in Dakshina Kannada district — 21 government, 9 university-run, 18 aided and 62 private — out of 2,458 in Karnataka. They are spread over Mangalore, Mangaluru, Puttur, Bantwal and other towns. Affiliating universities: Mangalore University, Mangalore (105), NITTE Unversity, Mangalore (4), Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Mangalore (1).

110colleges
21government
27aided / university
62private
How admission works. Admission to B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA and BCA is after II PUC, directly at the college under the affiliating university's rules.

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All 110 degree colleges in Dakshina Kannada

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1Dr. K. Shivarama Karanth Govt. First Grade College, BellarePeruvajeGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1991
2Dr. P. Dayananda Pai- P. Satisha Pai Government First Grade CollegeMangaluruGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
3Government First Grade College For Women, Balmatta, MangaloreMangaluruGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
4Government First Grade College for Women, PutturPutturGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2014
5Government First Grade Evening College, Carstreet, MangaloreMangaloreGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2021
6Govt. First Grade College, BantwalDakshina KannadaGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
7Govt. First Grade College, BelandoorKadabaGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2009
8Govt. First Grade College, BelthangadyBelthangadyGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1983
9Govt. First Grade College, BettampadyMangaluruGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1991
10Govt. First Grade College, HaleyangadyIndiranagarGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1991
11Govt. First Grade College, KanyanaKanyanaGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2014
12Govt. First Grade College, Kavoor, MangaloreMangaloreGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2002
13Govt. First Grade College, MudipuMangaloreGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2014
14Govt. First Grade College, Punjalkatte, BelthangadyPunjalakatteGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
15Govt. First Grade College, PutturJidekalluGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
16Govt. First Grade College, Siddakatte, BantwalBantwalGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
17Govt. First Grade College, SulliaSulliaGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore2007
18Govt. First Grade College, UppinangadyUppinangadyGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1982
19Govt. First Grade College, Vamadapadavu, BantwalBantwalGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1992
20Govt. First Grade College, Vittala, BantwalVittalGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1993
21Kukke Sri Subrahmanyeshwara College, SubrahmanyaSubrahmanyaGovernmentMangalore University, Mangalore1983
22K. S. Hegde Medical AcademyEnquireMangaloreUniversityNITTE Unversity, Mangalore1999
23Nitte Institute of CommunicationEnquireMangaloreUniversityNITTE Unversity, Mangalore2012
24NITTE Institute of Professional EducationEnquireMangaluruUniversityNITTE Unversity, Mangalore2022
25Nitte University Centre for Science Education and ResearchEnquireMangaluruUniversityNITTE Unversity, Mangalore2013
26The Yenepoya Institute of Arts Science Commerce and ManagementEnquireMangaloreUniversityYenepoya (deemed to be University), Mangalore2017
27University College, Bannadka, MoodabidriEnquireMoodbidriUniversityMangalore University, Mangalore2021
28University College, MangaloreEnquireMangaluruUniversityMangalore University, Mangalore1868
29University Evening College MangaloreEnquireMangaloreUniversityMangalore University, Mangalore2015
30University First Grade College MangalagangothriEnquireKonaje MangaloreUniversityMangalore University, Mangalore2015
31Besant Evening College, MangaloreEnquireMangaloreAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1976
32Besant Women's College, MangaloreEnquireM.G.RoadAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1977
33Canara College, MangaloreEnquireMangaluruAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1973
34Govinda Dasa College, SurathkalEnquireSurathkalAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1967
35Nehru Memorial College, Kurunjibhag, SulliaEnquireSulliaAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1976
36Pompei College, Talipady, Aikala Post, KinnigoliEnquireMangaloreAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1981
37Sacred Heart College, MadanthyarEnquireBelthangadyAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1982
38School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, MangaloreEnquireValenciaAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1960
39Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, BelthangadyEnquireUjireAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1966
40Sri Dhawala College, MoodabidriEnquireMoodabidriAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1979
41Sri Gokarnatheshwara College, Gandhinagar, MangaloreEnquireGandhinagarAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1982
42Sri Mahaveera College, Kodangallu P.O. MoodabidriEnquireMoodbidriAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1965
43Sri Venkaramana Swamy College, BantwalEnquireBantwalAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1968
44Sri Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nehru Nagar, PutturEnquirePutturAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1965
45ST Philomena College, Philonagar, Darbe, Puttur, D. K. KarnatakaEnquirePutturAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1958
46St. Agnes College, MangaloreEnquireMangaloreAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1921
47St. Aloysius Evening College, MangaloreEnquireSt Aloysius Evening CollegeAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1966
48Vijaya College, MulkiEnquireMulkiAidedMangalore University, Mangalore1963
49AIMS First Grade College Kadaba, PutturEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2013
50Akshaya College, PutturEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019
51Alva's College, Sundari Ananada Alva Campus, MoodabidriEnquireMoodbidriPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1998
52Alvas Evening CollegeEnquireMoodbidrePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019
53Ambika Mahavidyala Bappalige PutturEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019
54Anjuman First Grade College Jokatte MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019
55Anugraha Women's College, Golthamajalu, KalladkaEnquireKalladkaPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2013
56B.G.S. First Grade CollegeEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2015
57Badriya First Grade College, Kandak, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1989
58Barakah Degree CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2022
59Beary's First Grade College, Kodi, Beach Road, Kundapura - 5EnquireKundapuraPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2006
60Bearys Institute of Emerging SciencesEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2021
61Bethani First Grade College, Nujibalthila, PutturEnquireNellyadyPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2007
62Canara Evening CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2014
63Carmel College, Modankaup, Bantwal TalukEnquireBantwalPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2010
64Dr. M.V. Shetty Institute of Professional Sciences and ManagementEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1999
65Father Muller's College, MangaloreEnquireKankanadyPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2007
66Gunashree First Grade College Siddakatte BantwalEnquireSiddakattePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2020
67Hira Women's College, Permannur Post, Babbukatte, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2005
68Kanachur Institute of Management and Science, Deralakatte, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2009
69Karavali CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1996
70L. C. R. Indian Degree College, Kakyapadavu, Post: Uli, Bantwal, D.KEnquireBantwalPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2007
71Mangalore Academy of Professional StudiesEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2006
72Maps Evening College, Vyasanagar, Kadri Hills, Mangalore-4EnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2008
73Mar Ivanios CollegeEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2014
74Markazul Huda CollegeEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019
75medha collegeEnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2017
76Melkar Degree CollegeEnquireMelkarPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2012
77Meridian CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1996
78Milagres College, Falnir Road, Hampankatte, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2010
79Misbah Womens CollegeEnquireSurathkal MangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2016
80Moti Mahal College, Falnir Road, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1992
81P.A. First Grade College, Kairangala, Nadupadvu, Bantwal TalukEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2002
82Padua College of Commerce and Management, Kadri Hills, NanthoorEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2011
83Pana Institute of Under Graduate StudiesEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2017
84Prerana CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2021
85Sarasa College of Arts & ScienceEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2007
86Scs First Grade CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2022
87Sharada College, Devinagara, Talapady, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2010
88Sharaf Institute of Commerce and ArtsEnquireUllalaPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2023
89Shree Bharathi College, Vivekananda Road, Nanthoor, MangaloreEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2001
90Shree Devi College of Information Science, Ballalbagh, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2001
91Shree Devi College, MangaloreEnquireBallalbaghPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2006
92silicon college of advanced studiesEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2015
93Sri Devi Institute of Social Work, Ballalbagh, MangaloreEnquireBallalbaghPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1999
94Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple First Grade College, KateelEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1988
95Sri Gurudeva First Grade College, BelthangadiEnquireBelthangadyPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2013
96Sri Narayanguru College, Kurdoli, MangaloreEnquireMangalore CityPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1991
97Sri Niranjana Swamy First Grade College, Sunkadakatte, BajpeEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1992
98Sri Ram Kunjeshwara College, Ramakunja Post, Puttur-5742141EnquirePutturPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2008
99Sri Rama First Grade College, Hanuman Nagarm Kalladka, Bantwal TalukEnquireKalladkaPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2009
100Sri Ramakrishna College, SRS Home Campus, Bunts Hostel Circle, Mangalore-3EnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2005
101Sri Sharada Women's College, SulliaEnquireShasthri CirclePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1996
102ST Antoney College of Commerce, BelthangadyEnquireBelthangadyPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2013
103St. Aloysius Institute of Education, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2006
104St. Raymonds College, Vamanjoor, MangaloreEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2009
105The Yenepoya CollegeEnquireMoodbidriPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2014
106Tippu Sulthan First Grade College, Ombathukere P.O. UllalEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore1994
107Trisha College of Commerce and Management, Mangalore, Dakshina KannadaEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2012
108Trisha Evening CollegeEnquireMangalorePrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2018
109Vidya Rashmi First Grade College VidyagangothriEnquireSavanoorPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2012
110vikas First Grade College MangaluruEnquireMangaluruPrivateMangalore University, Mangalore2019

Frequently asked questions

How many degree colleges are there in Dakshina Kannada?

110: 21 government, 9 university-run, 18 aided and 62 private.

Which are the government degree colleges in Dakshina Kannada?

Dr. K. Shivarama Karanth Govt. First Grade College, Bellare, Dr. P. Dayananda Pai- P. Satisha Pai Government First Grade College, Government First Grade College For Women, Balmatta, Mangalore, Government First Grade College for Women, Puttur, Government First Grade Evening College, Carstreet, Mangalore, Govt. First Grade College, Bantwal and 15 more.

How do I get admission to degree colleges in Dakshina Kannada?

Admission to B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA and BCA is after II PUC, directly at the college under the affiliating university's rules.

Can College Path help?

Yes. Tap Enquire or WhatsApp next to a college and we check seats, fees and the admission route for you, free.

Source. Ministry of Education, AISHE Higher Education Institution Directory ↗ (Karnataka college, standalone-institution and university lists, read 13 October 2026). Name, district, management and affiliating university are as AISHE records them; the stream is worked out from the affiliating university and the college’s own name, and a college can run more streams than the one it is filed under. Courses, seats and fees change every year — tap Enquire and we confirm them with the college. No college websites or phone numbers are listed. College Path is an independent guidance service.

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